Helen Dillow Kidd, 95, of Ceres went home to her Lord and Savior on May 5, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, J. C. Kidd, two still born babies, her parents, James Clarence Dillow and Elma Gray Bane Dillow and siblings, Lorene Newberry (Edgar), Garland Dillow (Eleanor), J. C. Dillow (Jeanette), Larry Dillow and son-in-law Vince Morehead.

She is immediately survived by her children Brenda Thompson (Don), Shirley Morehead, Jimmy Kidd (Jennifer) and Linda Dillow (Eddie) along with grandchildren, Carla Pauley, Julie Pauley, Angie Policano, Shane Thompson, Ben Morehead (Sarah), Cody Morehead (Joy), Jamie Wilson (Brad), Jason Kidd (Sara), Jessie Linkous (Brandon), Jonathan Kidd (Kelly), Kristie Dillow and Jeremy Dillow. Great grandchildren Brittni (Andy), Hannah (Josh), Anna, Afton, Cohen, Elliot, James, Nathaniel, Madeleine, Justin, Trevor, Kinsley, Isabella, Olivia, Clinton, Colby, Chloe and Elijah plus another on the way, survive.  Great-great-grandchildren Drew and Camilla, along with one forthcoming, also remain.  Sister-in-law Betty T. Dillow. Many nieces and nephews, too numerous to name called her Aunt Helen.

Mamaw as she was affectionately known by most was a farm wife.  She milked cows until she was 75 years old while tending a big garden.  She was the last remaining member of the Bland High School class of 1949. One of her cherished memories was her 90th birthday celebration at which she was able to talk to the more than 125 people who came and later enjoyed over and over the pictures of everyone.  As late as the day before her passing, she was asking questions about how people were doing or how they liked their new situations.  Her memory never failed.

The family would like to especially thank their personal caregivers, Beverly Cardin, Kristina St. Clair, Malinda Howard, Judy Lowe, and Diane Tucker, whom she dearly loved over the last five years, which allowed her to spend her last days at home as well as the employees of Wythe Hospice of Southwest Virginia.  Of special mention is "little Pam" Kline. There were also many great friends who kept in touch.  Every one of them has been angels with divine appointments.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made for Red Oak Church cemetery upkeep in care of Treasurer, Betty Harden, 7009 West Blue Grass Trail, Ceres, VA  24318 or Red Oak Church in care of Treasurer, Valerie Mutter 1810 Highway 107, Chilhowie, VA  24319 or Wythe Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 705 E. Main Street Suite B, Wytheville, VA  24382.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2025 at the Bland Funeral Chapel with the Reverend Ted Anders officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until service time. Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 10th in the Red Oak Cemetery.  Mrs. Kidd is in the care of Highland Bland Funeral Chapel, 530 Main Street, Bland, VA  24315.